Preschool and Afterschool Teacher
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Job Description
Multiple locations
CELBRIDGE GAA CLUB, Celbridge Gaa Clubho, Hazelhatch Rd, Celbr, Co. Kildare, W23 YY29- 3318176269531;-6.52890491485596;CELBRIDGE GAA CLUB , Celbridge Gaa Clubho , Hazelhatch Rd, Celbr , Co. Kildare , W23 YY29
An Afterschool Teacher provides a safe and enriching environment for children by supervising and engaging them in various age-appropriate activities, assisting with homework, and fostering social-emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
Supervision and Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times, maintaining a secure and clean environment.
Activity Planning and Implementation:Design and lead a variety of age-appropriate activities, including creative arts, games, sports, and educational projects.
Academic Support: Assist children with homework, help them understand assignments, and provide support for their learning goals.
Child Development: Observe and document children's progress, social development, behavior, and developmental milestones.
Communication: Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff, collaborating to meet individual needs.
Classroom Management: Manage student behavior, maintain classroom rules, and organize classroom materials and supplies.
Compliance and Administration:Adhere to relevant childcare regulations, policies, and health and safety standards, and perform administrative duties like taking attendance.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Child Development Knowledge: A strong understanding of child development principles and practices.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
Patience and enthusiasm: A positive attitude.
Organisational Skills: The ability to plan, implement, and evaluate activities, as well as manage tasks and maintain records.
Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work with minimal supervision, and participate in activities.
Safety Certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are often required.
Relevant Experience and Education:Prior experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting is highly preferred, along with relevant qualifications in childcare.
- Sector:
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
- Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
only childcare qualifications
Desirable- Ability Skills:Communications, Creativity
- Competency Skills:Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
- Specialising In:first aid certs, manual handling, infectious control cert, fire and fire extinguishers ce